Welcome to Rom

Romford is a suburban town located in the northeast of Greater London. It is a bustling town with a rich history and a vibrant community. The town is known for its shopping centers, entertainment venues, and cultural attractions. Romford is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities.

One of the most popular attractions in Romford is the Liberty Shopping Centre. This shopping center is home to over 100 stores, including high street brands, independent retailers, and restaurants. The center also hosts regular events and activities, making it a hub of activity in the town. Another popular attraction is the Romford Market, which has been in operation since the 13th century. The market is open every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and offers a wide range of goods, including fresh produce, clothing, and household items.

Romford is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Brookside Theatre and the Havering Museum. The Brookside Theatre hosts a variety of performances, including plays, musicals, and comedy shows. The Havering Museum showcases the history of the local area, with exhibits on everything from the town's agricultural past to its role in World War II. Overall, Romford is a vibrant and exciting town with something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 7.4°C

Wind: 13.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Harrow Lodge Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynette Searle	Rainsford Way Hornchurch Essex RM12 4BP 1708448187 School Website
Hornchurch High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Valerie Masson	Broadstone Road Hornchurch Essex RM12 4AJ 1708691441 School Website
Barking And Dagenham College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Yvonne Kelly	Dagenham Road Rush Green Romford Essex RM7 0XU 1708770000
St Marys Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Garth Tucker	Hornchurch Road Hornchurch Greater London RM12 4TL 01708448430 School Website
Rush Green Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr S Abeledo	Dagenham Road Rush Green Romford Greater London RM7 0RL 02082704940 School Website
Benhurst Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Alice Larkman	Benhurst Avenue Elm Park Hornchurch Essex RM12 4QS 1708450807 School Website
Elm Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Morris	Southend Road Elm Park Hornchurch Greater London RM12 5UA 01708451463 School Website
Abbs Cross Academy And Arts College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Nicola Jethwa	Abbs Cross Lane Hornchurch Greater London RM12 4YB 01708440304 School Website
Eastbrook School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Avani Higgins	Dagenham Road Dagenham Greater London RM10 7UR 02037803609 School Website
Scargill Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Dawn Mcgahey	Mungo Park Road Rainham. Essex Essex RM13 7PL 1708555707 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Romford South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1SX 1.28 Miles

Emerson Park Butts Green Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2JP 1.56 Miles

Gidea Park Station Road, Gidea Park, Greater London, RM2 6BX 1.95 Miles

Chadwell Heath Station Road, Chadwell Heath, Greater London, RM6 4BU 2.67 Miles

Upminster Station Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TD 2.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rags 2 Riches Executive Cars 020 8595 0327 2 Jasmin Road, Romford, Greater London, RM7 0WZ 0.56 Miles
A1 Mini Cabs 01708 451111 The Broadway, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 4RW 0.61 Miles
Black Taxi Cab Spares 07866 255456 Rear Of 31/Hillcrest Rd, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 1EF 0.90 Miles
Belmont Executive Travel 01708 607230 68 Hyland Close, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 1DX 0.91 Miles
Romford Minicabs Ltd 01708 707070 Lyon Road, Romford, Greater London, RM1 2AT 0.93 Miles
Durham Cars 01708 728000 Unit 12/Brooke Trading Est/Lyon Rd, Romford, Greater London, RM1 2AT 0.93 Miles
Premier Carz 020 3583 3141 232 Rush Green Road, Romford, Greater London, RM7 0LA 0.93 Miles
Carrington Of London 01708 751100 Unit B5a, Romford, Greater London, RM7 0AZ 0.96 Miles
G And R Limousines 01708 768449 263 South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 2BE 1.01 Miles
Havring Mini Cabs 01708 606060 222 South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 2AD 1.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chestnut Avenue/Acacia Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valentines Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elm Park Avenue/Warren Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gordon Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Albany Road Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elm Park Business Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Elm Park Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
2Nd Barcode/Double Aperture Box 109 Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coniston Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lincoln Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hornchurch Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dagenham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Romford Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Albany Road/Park Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosewood Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Maylands Healthcare 01708 460180	Maylands Healthcare 300 Upper Rainham Road Hornchurch Essex RM12 4EQ
Dr Sanomi 01708 728261	Rush Green Medical Centre 261 Dagenham Road Romford Essex RM7 0XR
Dr P & S Poologanathan 0844 4773288	Rush Green Medical Centre 261 Dagenham Road Romford Essex RM7 0XR
Havering Crest Eas 01708 728261	Rush Green Medical Centre 261 Dagenham Road Romford Essex RM7 0XR
Community Ent Service 01708 768281	Rush Green Medical Centre 261 Dagenham Road Romford Essex RM7 0XR

Local Stores

Elm Park - Hornchurch
10 -15 Station Parade
Hornchurch
Greater London
RM12 5AB
01708 475281
Store Website
0.67 miles

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SPAR - Harrow Service Station
132 Hornchurch Road
Hornchurch
RM11 1DR
01708 476 873
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hill Park Veterinary Group
89 Coronation Drive Hornchurch Essex RM12 5BT 01708 458424/438039 sharon.garnett@hillparkvets.co.uk 0.79 miles

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Greyhound Sport Medicine
222 Abbs Cross Lane Hornchurch Essex RM12 4NA 07947 880605 gsmvets@gmail.com 0.84 miles

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Companion Care (Romford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Rom Valley Way Retail Park Rom Valley Way Romford Essex RM7 0AN 01708 720 920 romford@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.92 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Palmerston Veterinary Group, Romford
Romford Vets 81 Park Lane Hornchurch Essex RM11 1BH 01708 752 610 romford@pvgvethospital.co.uk Website 0.94 miles
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Romford Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Julie And Robert Breckman Centre
Danes Road Romford Essex RM7 0HL 01708 745505 Website 1.34 miles

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Veterinary Treatment Room C/O Coral Romford Stadium
Coral Romford Stadium London Road Romford Essex RM7 9DU 07966303704 marinomauro@gmail.com 1.49 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge Romford Rd Aveley 3.77 miles

Location what3words glue.scarf.tricky

Havering Country Park
2 Pinewood Rd Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PH 4.03 miles Collier Row, Havering Atte Bower

Location what3words valley.patio.snake

Hainault Forest Adventure
Great Little Wander Around The Forest. Can Get Very Muddy, But Brilliant If Your Pup Loves To Run Free. Some Nice Obvious Tracks, But You Can Make Your Own Way Through The Trees. Can Get Muddy. So Take Your Boots. Manor Rd Abridge Lambourne End Romford RM4 1NB 5.53 miles Park In The Car Park, And Keep Turning Left And The Walk Will Take You About 50 Mins

Location what3words basis.senses.send

Claybury Woods And Park
Nice Walk Around A Green Flag 70Hectacre Wood And Parkland. Some Areas Are Wheelchair Friendly/Easy Walking Some Parts Not. Off Lead In Woods And Open Area But Again Keeping Within Dog Law And Common Courtesy Of Controlling Your Dog. There Is A Children's Play Area So On Lead. 97 Ravensbourne Gardens Ilford IG5 0XQ 5.83 miles

Location what3words alive.bars.shirts

Thorndon Park
This Walk Passes Through Thorndon Country Park. The Site Is Woodland And Ancient Parkland. The Country Park Is Divided Into Thorndon Park North, With Access From The Avenue, And Thorndon Park South, With Access From The A128 Road. CM13 3RZ 6.31 miles From Brentford, Take The A128m Heading South East. Follow This Until A Roundabout With A Sign Directing Right To Thorndon Country Park North. Follow This Road, The Avenue, Until You Reach The Brown Road Sign Directing You Into The Park And Visitor Centre.

Danson Park Bexley
This Is A Well Pathed Walk With A Few Wooded Areas. This Park Is Very Popular And Is Sometimes Used For Sports, There Are Also Funfairs Held There And A Playground. 83 Danson Ln Welling Lancashire DA16 2BQ 7.55 miles There Are A Few Entrances To The Park.

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Weather Forecast

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	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Partly cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	14.3°C	13.2°C	10.9°C	11.1°C	9.9°C	8.4°C	7.1°C	7.3°C	6.7°C	5.5°C	3°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	13.4°C	11.8°C	8.9°C	7.5°C	7.3°C	5.1°C	3.4°C	3.6°C	3°C	1.7°C	-1°C	-3.7°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.7°C	-3°C	-3.6°C	-4°C	-2.1°C	0.7°C	3.7°C	5.3°C	5.2°C	3.9°C	3.2°C	4.3°C
Feels Like	-6°C	-7.2°C	-7.5°C	-7.5°C	-5.2°C	-2°C	1.5°C	3.4°C	3.3°C	1.7°C	1°C	1.9°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	3°C	2.5°C	2°C	1.4°C	3.2°C	4.9°C	5.9°C	6°C	5.2°C	3.5°C	1.9°C	2°C
Feels Like	0.1°C	-0.6°C	-1.2°C	-1.8°C	0.2°C	2.3°C	3.7°C	3.8°C	2.5°C	0.1°C	-1.3°C	-0.8°C

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